Senior Mechanical Integrity Inspector – Fixed Equipment

Westlake Chemical; Deer Park (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Epoxy seeks an experienced Mechanical Integrity Inspector to perform and coordinate inspections of fixed equipment, including pressure vessels, piping systems, and tanks. The role schedules inspections in PCMS/IDMS, evaluates equipment condition, and coordinates contractor activities to support safe, reliable plant operations.

The candidate will apply sound judgment and a strong safety mindset, maintaining RBI data and contributing to continuous improvement of integrity programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of Mechanical Integrity, fixed equipment inspection, or reliability experience with a degree, or 20 years without a degree.
• Active API 510, API 570, and API 653 certifications required.
• Experience preparing inspection reports, technical recommendations, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and perform inspections of fixed equipment per API, ASME, and company standards.
• Maintain Mechanical Integrity and RBI data in PCMS/IDMS systems.
• Evaluate inspection results and recommend repairs or corrective actions.
• Coordinate inspection activities with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractors.
• Develop and manage NCRs, repair scopes, and follow-up actions.
• Support turnarounds, outages, and major inspection campaigns.
• Ensure documentation and corrosion monitoring records are current.

Skills

Technical inspection

Safety mindset

Inspection planning

Equipment reliability

Field inspections

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

PCMS/IDMS

SAP

RBI programs

API 571

API 576

API 580/581

AWS CWI

Job description

Westlake Epoxy seeks an experienced Mechanical Integrity Inspector to perform and coordinate inspections of fixed equipment, including pressure vessels, piping systems, and tanks. The role schedules inspections in PCMS/IDMS, evaluates equipment condition, and coordinates contractor activities to support safe, reliable plant operations.

The candidate will apply sound judgment and a strong safety mindset, maintaining RBI data and contributing to continuous improvement of integrity programs.